Newly-elected FAM executive committee members reminded football comes first

KUALA LUMPUR: The newly-elected Football Association of Malaysia executive committee members have been reminded to give priority to the football agenda and not personal interests. FAM president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin in his opening speech in conjunction with the first meeting of the committee on Saturday, told those elected not to disappoint the people and […]

Tony Fernandes willing to lead MFL

KUALA LUMPUR: “I am up for it,” was the short response from Tan Sri Tony Fernandes when asked about his interest to helm the Malaysian Football League (MFL). The AirAsia Group Bhd chief executive officer expressed his willingness to replace outgoing MFL president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin if he is nominated for the post. The […]

M-League may be allowed to resume by November

PUTRAJAYA: The 2020 Malaysian League (M-League) football competition, which has been suspended in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, may be allowed to resume by November, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said a “cooling off” period of one to four months was needed before the M-League could resume after the movement […]

M-League competition put off until further notice

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian League (M-League) competition for the 2020 season will not be allowed to take place even after the end of the movement control order (MCO) period, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. He said all local football tournaments had to be postponed to a date to be announced later. “The […]

FAM submits request on M-league resumption

KUALA LUMPUR: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has submitted an official request to the National Security Council (NSC) and Ministry of Health (MOH) for their views and approval with regard to adopting standard operating procedures (SOP) so that the 2020 Malaysia League (M-League) can be resumed once the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. […]

FAM organises one-day online football tournament

KUALA LUMPUR: A RM1,000 cash prize and the chance to compete in an international eSports competition awaits the winner of the inaugural edition of the one-day Malaysia National eChallenge Tournament tomorrow. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), through its latest Facebook posting, said the FIFA20 online electronic sports tournament also had the cooperation of the Kuala Lumpur Esports […]

‘Sacrifice’ FA Cup for Malaysia Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national coach K. Rajagobal has suggested that the Malaysian Football League (MFL) sacrifice the FA Cup competition to ensure that the Malaysia Cup tournament can be held this season. He fears that the Super League and Premier League will extend beyond their original schedule, which will then affect the Malaysia Cup competition, which […]

Liridon now a citizen of Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) midfielder Liridon Krasniqi is just a step away from donning the Harimau Malaya jersey. The 28-year-old is now a naturalised Malaysian citizen. The development was announced by the FA of Malaysia secretary-general in a statement here today. He said it was a good development towards boosting the strength of the […]